New York City, 2026
I'm Alex Mercer, a creative developer and designer with over a decade of experience building digital products that balance aesthetic excellence with technical precision. I started my career in graphic design, fell in love with code, and never looked back.
My practice sits at the intersection of design strategy, visual craft, and front-end engineering. I work with ambitious clients — from global brands to stealth-mode startups — who believe that design is not decoration, but a core competitive advantage.
I've had the privilege of collaborating with teams at Figma, Shopify, and several award-winning agencies before going independent in 2019. Today, I run a boutique practice where quality beats quantity.
Outside of client work, I write about design craft, contribute to open-source projects, and mentor emerging designers. When I'm not at the screen, you'll find me running in Prospect Park or haunting used bookstores.
Building digital products and brand identities for clients across fashion, tech, finance, and culture.
Led design for high-profile client campaigns and digital product launches across multiple verticals.
Crafted user experiences for SaaS platforms and consumer apps. Championed design systems early.
Graduated with distinction. Focus on interactive media and visual systems.
Recognised for outstanding web design and interaction innovation.
Honored in the personal portfolio category for craft and originality.
Exceptional work takes time and attention. I'd rather take longer and deliver something extraordinary than rush toward mediocrity.
Great visuals backed by clear thinking outperform beautiful work without purpose. I always start with the why.
The best results come from trust and transparency. I say what I think and listen to what you know.